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Frustrating article -- I have several killer ideas (and ideas for decent execution paths for them as well,) but I tend to get pigeon-holed as "just an idea guy"
by asdf21 6y ago
Frustrating article -- I have several killer ideas (and ideas for decent execution paths for them as well,) but I tend to get pigeon-holed as "just an idea guy" and generally invalidated..
So I've tried to learn to program to execute them myself, but that's a slow, long process, I'm an excellent Project Manager but a B- programmer, plus trying to wear every hat in a company is not exactly fun.
I've seen so much talent wasted on such poor ideas over the years, it's frankly unbelievable, and it never seems to change.
/endrant
- christiansakai 6y agoI think your skill is really valuable. I am the opposite end of the spectrum. I'm an engineer and I think a decent programmer and a creative guy but when it comes to generating business ideas I'm just dead as a zombie.
- RhodesianHunter 6y agoDitto. That or I have a great idea, and then go and realize someone else is doing it and has been in business for years.
- asdf21 6y agoThat doesn't mean it's not a good idea. There was MySpace before Facebook, 2nd mover advantage and all that.
- jimhi 6y agoTalent wasted on poor ideas is better than talent doing nothing. Wearing every hat is hard, otherwise more people would do it. Few people worth working with want to join a team that wouldn't exist without them. What's that quote? "Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Unrewarded genius is almost a proverb."